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11/8/2007 at 9:23pm
 Location: Cambridgeshire
 Outfit: Outwell Montana 6
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Hi all,

This is my first post on here, but I have been using site for a while, stayed at Spiers House (North Yorkshire Moors) last week, and due to leave for Roundhill (New Forest) tomorrow, and then on to Deven or Cornwall.

The reason I have posted here is I am looking to buy a trailer, and wanted people opinions of makes etc.

I have seen a Humbaur which are apparantly supposed to normally be expensive, but I am totally unsure of which way to go.

Please Help?????



11/8/2007 at 9:51pm
 Location: Dorset
 Outfit: Lots.mainly Cabanons!
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Hi IndieAce and welcome

We have a Brenderup trailer, not cheap but it has proper sized road wheels which was important to us.

I'm not heard of Humbaur, the most popular makes are Daxara, Erde and Brenderup.   There is a camping trailer on the free adds at the moment - an Erde with a hard top.



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11/8/2007 at 10:47pm
 Location: South Wales
 Outfit: Vango and Cabanon
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Go for bigger than you think you need which ever make you have.


12/8/2007 at 9:07am
 Location: East Midlands
 Outfit: Avondale Rialto
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I agree, go with bigger than what you need. Although there is a member on here with a great set up, he's got a small trailer with a hard top then he's got a roof box up on some racks.

We have a 4x6 wood trailer and it holds all of our gear, the sides are about 2 foot tall and that extra depth really helps as nothing goes over the top.

If you need a tow bar as well, I suggest Towequipe, We paid 150 for the towbar and installation and they come to you.


12/8/2007 at 11:39am
 Location: leeds
 Outfit: wynnster galaxy 6
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Hi Mamabear is there a link to Towequipe,?

Did you ever get to Garner state park in South Texas? Iv'e been there a lot when my wife(from Texas)and I  lived there.



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14/8/2007 at 12:26pm
 Location: pontypridd
 Outfit: diablo 900
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  i have got a caddy 530 trailer with highside kit fitted and find this has enough space for all my camping equipment leaving my boot free luggage and beer of course



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14/8/2007 at 12:59pm
 Location: Southampton
 Outfit: Sunncamp Vario 600 + Gelert stratus 4
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I have a caddy 530 from Towsure ..... Enough space (at the moment) for all the equipment leaving boot clear for dogs. But the way SHMBO is buying at the moment we may have to get the extentions. As for towbars, it really comes down to how adventurous you are? I got mine from diytowbars at a cost of £77:00 and fitted it myself. And believe it or not it works perfectly

Link for diy tow bars http://www.diytowbars.co.uk/default.html

Link for tow equipe http://www.towequipe.co.uk/



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14/8/2007 at 1:57pm
 Location: Wirral
 Outfit: Cabanon Aruba Montana 6
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I own a Caddy 535 with a high side kit. Find it excellent and more than capable of carrying camping gear and the odd trip to the tip.  


14/8/2007 at 3:41pm
 Location: Kendal
 Outfit: Vermont L and a big trailer!!
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I have just replied to a similar question on the equipment section here if it helps.

JK



14/8/2007 at 4:43pm
 Location: East Midlands
 Outfit: Avondale Rialto
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Quinthunderer, thanks for posting the link for me, I missed that request.

waggler, sorry about missing your request for the link. I have never had the pleasure of going to Texas. It's about a 14 hour drive from where we lived. We lived in a wonderful town on the southern east coast. Really miss it with these rainy days here.


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14/8/2007 at 6:50pm
 Location: Weston Super Mare
 Outfit: Outwell Norfolk Lake Khyam Biker
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Interestingly I'm just asking for quotes from someone to custom build me one. So far the prices I've seen have been far less than the Erde one's.
I'd like a trailer that can pack down as small as possible for storage when we've finished with it. I don't really want to store it on the drive and the garage is full of motorbikes!


14/8/2007 at 7:42pm
 Location: west mids
 Outfit:  Avondale Dart 510
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Try these

http://www.kaytow.com/sb/Displaycompany.do?p=homepage&id=SB0002590641000010

Had my Trailer made by these Guys

5x3 drop tailgate spare wheel //cover//jockeywheel// and rear steady £400

really nice family run company



14/8/2007 at 8:03pm
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http://www.roofracks.co.uk/main/backup_box.htm

We have one of these instead of a trailer.  It sits on the towbar and because it doesn't have wheels you are not restricted to the lower speed limits for towing.  Excellent bit of kit.

Ali




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